ANNIE AVERRE

ANNIE AVERRE

Currently residing in the Portland Metro area, Annie performs as a featured artist in clubs, concerts and festivals. Her musical repertoire is a montage of originals and standards that cross musical eras and genres, distinguishing her as an appealing performer and a most expressive vocalist. Inspiration from the classic instrumentalists Charlie Parker, Wardell Gray, Chet Baker, vocalists Ella Fitzgerald, Jon Hendricks, Astrud Gilberto and contemporary jazz artists Tierney Sutton, Roberta Gambarini, Dena Derose, Diana Krall, Karrin Allyson, and Melody Gardot ground Annie’s influences.

"...a quality musician and inspired composer"

Randy Porter

San Francisco upright bassist John Wiitala described his experience after playing a concert with her, " … with vision and graciousness, Annie is a fabulous singer who ‘brings it’”

ANNIE'S MUSIC is bright, vibrant and accessible, bringing nuance, lyricism, and a compelling stage presence to jazz audiences.

A personal touch of warmth and an effective manner of telling the story through song... a style motivated by jazz greats, her singing has been described as “inspired” and “heartfelt” Annie delivers a song with warmth and spirit uniquely hers.